Course Title: Perform electroencephalography (EEG)

Part A: Course Overview

Program: S0024 Neurophysiology Technology

Course Title: Perform electroencephalography (EEG)

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 200

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Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

This course describes the knowledge and skills required to prepare a patient for and to perform an EEG and to provide an interim report to assist the final EEG report. Work will be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require the exercise of some discretion and judgement. EEG’s are commonly conducted in hospitals and neurologists’ rooms. All activities are carried out in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and infection control guidelines.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

This course will be assessed with -

HLTAP401A Confirm physical health status

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

HLTNE401B Perform electroencephalography (EEG)

Elements:

Attach monitoring equipment

Completion of procedure

Conduct EEG recording

Generate report

Prepare client for procedure

Prepare equipment, material and environment.

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

The assessments include online and written assessment tasks (variety of quizzes, log books, worksheets, assignments, portfolio, theory examinations) and a practical examination at the end of the course.